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Buying a subscription directly from the Independent, rather than subscribing through iTunes, Amazon or Google Play, means that your subscription will work for the Independent app on any device. Also, if you buy a subscription directly from the Independent we can assist you with any customer account or billing queries. If you buy a subscription through iTunes, Amazon or Google Play we do not have your details and cannot assist you with customer account or billing queries.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I download the Independent Daily Edition app?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">To download the Independent you’ll need to be on your tablet or phone with an internet connection.</p> <strong>On an iPad or iPhone</strong> <br/> Step 1 <br/> On your iPad or iPhone screen locate the App Store icon and tap once. In the search field at the top right, type “Independent Daily Edition”. <br/> Step 2 <br/> Within the search result tap on the blue FREE button next to the Independent icon. <br/> Step 3 <br/> Then tap on the INSTALL button to install. The app will now begin to download. <br/> Step 4 <br/> A box will then appear on your screen asking for your Apple ID password. Type in your Apple ID – or iTunes account – password and tap OK. <br/> Step 5 <br/> When the app has installed, the button will say OPEN. Tap this to open the Independent app. <br/> Step 6 <br/> You’ll now be taken to a screen welcoming you to the Independent including instructions on how to subscribe and read your first issue. To read future issues, tap on the Independent icon on your iPad or iPhone home screen and the app will open. <br/> <strong>On a Kindle</strong> <br/> Step 1 <br/> First, tap Newsstand on your Kindle Fire home screen and then tap Store. <br/> Step 2 <br/> Tap the magnifying glass at the top of the screen and type Independent. <br/> Step 3 <br/> Within the research result tap on the FREE button on the right hand side and then tap GET APP. <br/> Step 4 <br/> When the download of the app is complete tap on the orange OPEN button. <br/> Step 5 <br/> You’ll now be taken to a screen welcoming you to the Independent including instructions on how to subscribe and read your first issue. <br/> <strong>On an Android tablet</strong> <br/> Step 1 <br/> Go to the Google Play store. <br/> Step 2 <br/> Tap the magnifying glass and type ‘Independent Daily Edition’. <br/> Step 3 <br/> From within the search results, tap on the Independent icon. <br/> Step 4 <br/> A description page is then displayed, tap on the green INSTALL button. <br/> Step 5 <br/> An ‘App permissions’ panel will appear, tap the green ‘ACCEPT’ button to start the installation of the Independent Daily Edition app. <br/> Step 6 <br/> When complete, your device will display the message: Successfully installed ‘Independent Daily Edition’ Now tap on the ‘OPEN’ button, top right of the screen to launch your Independent Daily Edition app. <br/> Step 7 <br/> You’ll now be taken to a screen welcoming you to the Independent including instructions on how to subscribe and read your first issue </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I read the Independent Daily Edition on a PC, laptop or Mac?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp"> Yes, you can read The Independent Daily Edition on any device which has a web browser via the following link: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161021163711/http://edition.independent.co.uk/">http://edition.independent.co.uk/</a> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I delete old editions from my device?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp"> Open the app Tap on “Downloaded” to see the editions that are currently stored on your device Tap the cover of an edition. <br/> 1. If the edition has been updated since it was downloaded, you will see two options “Update” or “Archive”. Selecting “Archive” will remove the edition from your device, but retain your ability to download it again in the future. <br/> 2. If the edition has not been updated since it was downloaded, tapping the cover of the edition will take you into the edition. From here, swipe down to bring up the menu, then tap the “Thumbnails” icon (four vertical lines). This will present all the pages of the edition as thumbnails, and a button at the bottom of the page “Archive”. Selecting “Archive” will remove the edition from your device, but retain your ability to download it again in the future. </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How many back issues of the Edition are available?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">There are always seven issues of the Edition available in the app. Once an Edition is more than seven days old it will be automatically deleted from your device in order to save space</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">On which devices can I enjoy the Independent Daily Edition?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">You can read the Independent on the following mobile devices: iPad 2, 3, 4 and iPad mini, requires iOS 5 or later iPhone Kindle Fire (4.0 and above) Kindle Fire HD 7″ (4.0 and above) Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ (4.0 and above) Google Nexus 7 (4.2) Google Nexus 10 (4.2) Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (4.0.4) Samsung Galaxy Most Android phones</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I register?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">When you open the app you will be asked to register for updates and to share your details with the publisher.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Why do I have to register?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">You need to register in order to receive automatic updates and notifications.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I access the app when I’m out of signal range?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Yes, the app automatically downloads the latest version to your iPad when you open it within signal range. You can then carry on reading wherever you are.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Do I need to update the app to get the latest news?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">The app updates once a day with the latest content of the Independent Daily Edition.</p> <p class="hiddenContentp">The app will automatically update with the new edition each day. If you have registered for notifications, your device is connected to wifi and either charging or has more than 50% battery, the day’s edition will automatically download to your device by 5am each day.</p> <p class="hiddenContentp">If the edition does not automatically download, the latest front page will be displayed with a “download” sash. Tapping the front page will allow you to download the latest edition.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I navigate around the app?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Tap the Menu button at the top left of the app to browse separate sections and see all the available content and features.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I try before I buy?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Unless you used a promotional code or other offer to purchase your subscription you will enjoy a free trial. This is available only once per customer. After the free trial period is over your subscription will automatically renew and you will be charged £12.99 per month, £2.99 per week or £149.99 per year, depending on which option you have chosen, until you cancel your subscription.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How much does a subscription to the Independent app cost?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">The app is completely free to download, but to access the content of the Daily Edition you will need to purchase a subscription. There are three subscription options for the Independent Daily Edition app: £2.99 a week, £12.99 a month or £149.99 per year. </p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">It says the subscription will automatically renew – what does this mean?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">All of our subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled during the subscription period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, however no refunds are available within the active subscription period.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I buy a subscription?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">You can buy your subscription by selecting an option at the top of this website. Alternatively, you can buy a subscription by following the instructions within the app.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I pay for my subscription?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">If you are subscribing from this website, you can pay via credit card (MasterCard, Visa) or debit card. If you are subscribing through an App Store, you will be using the credit card you registered when you created your account with Apple, Amazon or Google.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">I signed up using a Voucher Code – what does this mean?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Voucher Codes may entitle you to special discounts or offers and may mean you have different rights when it comes to cancelling your subscriptions, receiving a refund and the length of your subscription. Please <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161021163711/https://www.independentsubscriptions.co.uk/terms/" target="_blank">click here</a> for further information about the terms and conditions that apply to Voucher Codes and Promotional Offers.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">I bought my subscription through this website. How do I sign-in to the app?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">If you have bought your subscription to the Independent through this website, in order to read your daily issue, you will need to sign-in to the app. You will only need to do this once and the app will remember your subscription details. To do this, simply tap the account icon on the top right of the front page of the app. You will be taken to a page with two options – Existing Subscriptions and App Store Purchases. Tap Existing Subscriptions and enter the email address and password you used when you bought your subscription.</p> If you have forgotten your password, please use the “Manage Subscription” link above to recover it. Once you have successfully signed in, the app will start to download the edition you selected to your tablet, and you can start reading. </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I cancel my subscription during my free trial or at any other time?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>Yes. You can turn off auto-renewal on your subscription any time. The way that you do this depends on how you originally subscribed. If you cancel your auto-renewal before the end of your free trial, you will not be charged, however no refunds are available within the active subscription period.</p> <p> <strong>Subscribers through this website</strong><br> To cancel your subscription, click the “Manage Subscription” link above. You will then need to log in to your account using your email address and the password you created when you bought the subscription. Once logged in, under the “Subscriptions” tab, click “Stop Auto-renew”. The cancellation will be effective from your next due payment date. </p><p> <strong>Subscribers through Apple’s iTunes</strong><br> You can turn off auto-renewal any time from your iTunes account settings. You will need to be signed into your iTunes account and can do it directly from your iPad. You will then not be charged on your next subscription renewal date. For more information, please see the Apple support page, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161021163711/http://support.apple.com/" target="_blank">http://support.apple.com</a> </p><p> Please note payment will be charged to your iTunes account and subscriptions are managed by Apple, not by the Independent. <br> On the iPad home screen, tap SETTINGS. <br> On the left hand pane, tap iTUNES & APP STORE, then tap your Apple ID. <br> Tap VIEW APPLE ID, and enter your iTunes password if prompted. <br> Tap MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS, locate the Independent in the list and tap it. <br> Turn off auto-renew by sliding the button to the OFF position. </p><p> <strong>Subscribers through Amazon’s Newsstand for Kindle</strong><br> Your subscription is managed by Amazon, not by the Independent, and if you have any questions relating to amending or cancelling your subscription, please go to your Amazon account. </p><p> From the Kindle Home screen, tap APPS, and then tap STORE. <br> Open the menu (this is the icon showing three horizontal lines at the top left of your screen), and then tap MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS. <br> Locate the Independent in the list of apps, tap it and then turn off auto-renew </p><p> <strong>Subscribers through Google Play</strong><br> Your subscription is managed by Google Play, not by the Independent, and if you have any questions relating to amending or cancelling your subscription, please go to your Google Play account. </p><p> From the Google Home screen, launch the Google Play Store app. <br> Tap Menu (this is the icon showing three horizontal lines at the top left of your screen), then tap MY APPS. <br> Locate the Independent in the list of apps, tap it and then turn off auto-renew. </p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">I would like to buy a subscription as a gift. Is this possible?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Unfortunately at present we do not offer this option</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I share my Independent subscription with anyone else?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Yes, your subscription to the Independent entitles you to use the app on up to four devices at any one time. This means that you are free to share access to the app with family members or friends within this limit. Note that family and friends would have to sign into the app using the same email address and password that you have registered with the Independent.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Will I receive a refund on my subscription if I’m away on holiday?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">No. You can still access the Independent app when you are abroad, however please remember to check the charges for data abroad with your service provider if your device uses 3G.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">It says the app is free to download – why do I need to buy a subscription?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">The app itself is free to download but to read the Daily Edition, you need to purchase a subscription.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I buy a subscription if I live outside the UK?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">At present we are only able to sell subscriptions to UK customers from this website. You can buy a subscription through any of the app stores, as long as you have a valid account for Apple, Amazon or Google, depending on the device you have. The price of the app should display in the standard currency applicable to your App Store account.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Why is the Kindle e-reader (e.g. paperwhite) not included?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">The Independent app is designed for tablets. e-readers (like the paperwhite) are not tablets. We are therefore unable to include it in our subscription offers which are purchased through the this website.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">My question isn’t answered here – Where can I raise any questions about my subscriptions?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Please contact us at <a href="/web/20161021163711/https://www.independentsubscriptions.co.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f3908680879c9e9681809681859a909680b39a9d979683969d97969d87dd909cdd8698"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2d1c7c1c6dddfd7c0c1d7c0c4dbd1d7c1f2dbdcd6d7c2d7dcd6d7dcc69cd1dd9cc7d9">[email protected]</span><script data-cfhash="f9e31" type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */!function(t,e,r,n,c,a,p){try{t=document.currentScript||function(){for(t=document.getElementsByTagName('script'),e=t.length;e--;)if(t[e].getAttribute('data-cfhash'))return t[e]}();if(t&&(c=t.previousSibling)){p=t.parentNode;if(a=c.getAttribute('data-cfemail')){for(e='',r='0x'+a.substr(0,2)|0,n=2;a.length-n;n+=2)e+='%'+('0'+('0x'+a.substr(n,2)^r).toString(16)).slice(-2);p.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(decodeURIComponent(e)),c)}p.removeChild(t)}}catch(u){}}()/* ]]> */</script></a> or call us on 0203 615 2990</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I start reading?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Where your app is will depend on which device you have.</p> <strong>Apple iPad or iPhone</strong> You’ll find The Independent Daily Edition on your home screen, or in a folder on your home screen if you moved it into one after downloading the app <strong>Amazon Kindle</strong> You’ll find the Independent from the front page of your device. Just tap on the icon to start reading. <strong>Google Android</strong> You’ll find the Independent from the front page of your device. Just tap on the icon to start reading. </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">How do I use the app?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp"> <strong>Reading the Daily Edition:</strong> To read the Independent Daily Edition, open the app and tap the front cover of the edition you want to read. If you already have an active subscription, you’ll be taken to the front page of the edition. If you haven’t, you’ll need to subscribe or sign-in using your Independent account details. To sign in tap the account icon, select Existing Subscriptions and enter your email address and password. To subscribe, choose an option in the menu above and purchase a subscription through this website If the edition is already downloaded, you can start reading straight away. If it isn’t already downloaded, it will start to download the edition to your tablet automatically. Once downloaded turn the pages by swiping to the left or right. To bring up the menu bar while in the digital edition reader, tap the page twice, or pull down. The menu bar will appear at the top of the page. See above for a description of the menu options </p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Understanding the menu</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">From the opening page of the app, tapping the menu icon on the top left will present you with five options:</p> <p><strong>All Issues </strong>– This is the opening screen of the app and will display all the editions of the newspaper that are available</p> <p><strong>Downloaded</strong> – Tap here to show all the editions of the newspaper that you have downloaded and stored on your device</p> <p><strong>Bookmarks</strong> – Tap here to see any articles that you have bookmarked to read</p> <p><strong>Account</strong> – Tap here if you need to log in to your Independent Account, or Restore purchases from iTunes</p> <p><strong>Settings</strong> – Tap here to see help about the app, details on how automatic downloads work, change the text size in the application and read our privacy policy</p> <p>From within the Daily Edition, there are two menu buttons. The three dots in a horizontal line on the top right display the app functions. From here you can:</p> <p><strong> Bookmark</strong> an article to read it later, <strong>Share</strong> an article via email, social media or any other sharing option available on your device <strong>Search</strong> the edition for any content you want to find <strong>Resize Text</strong> to make it easier to read the edition if you find the text too small view <strong>Thumbnails</strong> of every page in the edition to quickly swipe through the pages and choose content to read</p> The four vertical lines on the top left display all of the content available in the edition. From here you can view all of the articles and the puzzles, and tapping on an item will load that page in the app. The menu can be collapsed by tapping the red arrow on the right of any section. </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Can I use the Independent app when I’m abroad?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">The app will work overseas. However if you are using 3G to connect to the internet you might want to check with your operator before using it abroad as many monthly plans charge extra for data roaming overseas. A cheaper option is to use Wi-Fi or contact your service provider for details of how to buy cheaper roaming tariffs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">My question isn’t answered here – Where can I raise any other questions I have about the Independent app?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Please contact us at <a href="/web/20161021163711/https://www.independentsubscriptions.co.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcdfc9cfc8d3d1d9cecfd9cecad5dfd9cffcd5d2d8d9ccd9d2d8d9d2c892dfd392c9d7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e784929493888a8295948295918e848294a78e89838297828983828993c98488c9928c">[email protected]</span><script data-cfhash="f9e31" type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */!function(t,e,r,n,c,a,p){try{t=document.currentScript||function(){for(t=document.getElementsByTagName('script'),e=t.length;e--;)if(t[e].getAttribute('data-cfhash'))return t[e]}();if(t&&(c=t.previousSibling)){p=t.parentNode;if(a=c.getAttribute('data-cfemail')){for(e='',r='0x'+a.substr(0,2)|0,n=2;a.length-n;n+=2)e+='%'+('0'+('0x'+a.substr(n,2)^r).toString(16)).slice(-2);p.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(decodeURIComponent(e)),c)}p.removeChild(t)}}catch(u){}}()/* ]]> */</script></a> or call us on 0203 615 2990</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">Does automatic download always work?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">You need a Wi-Fi connection and it is best to have a high battery level on your tablet. (Better still, leave the device charging overnight.)</p> For iPad or iPhone, you also need to ensure you have auto download content ON for the Independent Daily Edition in your settings. To do this, tap on the Settings icon on your device screen. In the menu column on the left you’ll see GENERAL. Tap this and in the right hand column look for BACKGROUND APP REFRESH. Tap this and scroll down until you see the Independent Daily Edition. Slide the button to the right of the Independent Daily Edition app so that it appears green. </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">What do I do if Independent hasn’t automatically downloaded each day?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">Check your tablet has an internet connection. If it does, go to the app and tap the Independent front page. If the edition is already downloaded you can start reading straight away. If it hasn’t, providing you have an active subscription, it will begin downloading immediately. You’ll soon be enjoying the Independent!</p> </div> </div> <div class="exp-col-content-holder"> <a class="expand-cnt-link" href="#">I have a valid subscription and I’m having problems downloading an edition. Why?</a> <div class="hidden-content"> <p class="hiddenContentp">If you are experiencing problems with the Independent app, we recommend that you turn off your device and restart it. If this doesn’t solve your problem, you should delete the application and then go back to the App Store for your device to download the application again. Don’t worry, any subscription you have purchased will still be valid if you do this.</p> For iPad or iPhone, you can do this by tapping and holding the Independent icon until it wobbles. Then tap the cross on the top left-hand corner of the icon. A box will pop up asking you to confirm that you want to delete the app. Tap OK. This will not cancel your subscription. You will then need to install the app again, just as you did the first time. For Kindle, tap and hold down the Independent logo. When you see Remove from Device, tap this option. Don’t worry, any subscription you have purchased will still be valid if you do this. Go back to the Store in Newsstand and download Independent again and your subscription will automatically be restored. For Android , go to Apps on your Android device. Tap and hold down the Independent logo. When you see Remove from Device, tap this option. Don’t worry, any subscription you have purchased will still be valid if you do this. Go back to the Google Play Store and download Independent again and your subscription will automatically be restored. 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